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A Swiss idea behind a new global climate technology network
Participants at the Doha Climate Change Conference have agreed on December 8th 2012 to assist developing countries with a global climate network supported by UNIDO, the UN Industrial Development Organisation. At the heart of this initiative is the SECO-supported Cleaner Production programme. »Leuthard: “Climate policy must be closely coordinated with energy and economic policy”
Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard pleaded for a positive outcome to the negotiations at the climate summit in Doha. In her statement delivered to the plenary session she stressed how essential it is that all states contribute to the resolution of the climate problem. Switzerland would like to see progress being made here and hence supports the continuation of the Kyoto Protocol. »Federal Council approves new CO2 Ordinance
On 30 November 2012 the Federal Council approved the new CO2 Ordinance, which enters into force along with the revised CO2 Act on 1 January 2013. These pieces of legislation establish the legal framework for Switzerland’s climate policy from 2013 to 2020. »18th Climate Change Conference in Doha: Switzerland seeks continuation of Kyoto
The 18th global climate change conference takes place from 26 November to 7 December 2012 in Doha, Qatar. In accordance with the mandate handed down to the Swiss delegation by the Federal Council on 21 November 2012, Switzerland will vote in favour of a second commitment period for the Kyoto Protocol if this measure has the support of other states. »Third round of Swiss-EU negotiations on linking of emissions trading systems
The third round of negotiations between Switzerland and the European Union on the linking of their emissions trading systems took place in Brussels on 26 October 2012. The aim of the future agreement is to create a joint market for carbon emission allowances. »Green Climate Fund: Initial meeting of Board in Geneva
From 23 to 25 August 2012 Geneva will be hosting the first meeting of the Green Climate Fund Board. The Fund has been set up to manage a part of the USD 100 billion that the global community intends to invest in climate measures in emerging and developing countries from 2020. Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard will be in Geneva on 23 August to welcome the Board. »Rio+20: Mountain Partnership
Today the Mountain Pavilion at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable development, Rio+20, was officially opened. The Pavilion, which is hosted by Peru in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and other actors, calls attention to the specific concerns of mountain regions and their partnership. »More funds for promoting energy projects abroad
Switzerland is consolidating its international commitment to sustainable development. In the spirit of the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, SECO and the SDC are together allocating an additional CHF 2 million to the REPIC Platform. »Rio+20: Combating Poverty with the Help of the Private Sector (last modification, the 14.06.2012)
The Corporate Sustainability Forum (CSF), which brings together businesses committed to sustainable development, meets on 15-18 June in Rio de Janeiro, just prior to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. CSF input will then be included in the Rio+20 conference agenda. »Most popular
18 Jun, 10:40, guardian - Ministers give license to those threatening to derail Europe's efforts to tackle the world's most difficult environmental problem. The parliamentary debate on the energy bill resumes in the Lords on Tuesday and is set to be distorted by a small but influential group of global warming contrarians. More »
18 Jun, 07:30, guardian - Citizens Climate Lobby aims to organize the public to create pressure behind a carbon fee and dividend system. Although a majority of Americans support taking action to address the threat of climate change, thanks mainly to opposition from conservative elected officials, US Congress has failed to implement climate legislation. More »
19 Jun, 12:01, guardian - Droughts, floods, sea-level rises and fiercer storms likely to undermine progress in developing world and hit food supply. Millions of people around the world are likely to be pushed back into poverty because climate change is undermining economic development in poor countries, the World Bank has warned. More »
19 Jun, 13:00, reuters - Much of Bangkok could flood within the next two decades if global warming stays on its current trajectory, as sea levels rise and cyclones intensify, the World Bank said in a new report on Wednesday. More »
17 Jun, 22:20, physorg - The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology by researchers at IIASA and Center for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO) calculates the climate impact for passenger trips of 500-1000 km-typical distances for business or holiday trips. More »
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